Contracts prevent Garcia, Brooks from worrying about trades

Rockets reserves Francisco Garcia and Aaron Brooks both have the sort of contracts that prevents either from being traded without their consent. Both said the team has not presented them with a trade to consider. Brooks especially could probably find more consistent playing time elsewhere, but chose to play as a backup with the Rockets.

“This is the only year I’m not worried about the trade deadline,” Brooks said. “I’m cool (in Houston). I’m happy. It’s a good situation. I made that decision (to choose the Rockets over opportunities to get more playing time.) I’m happy in Houston.”